college romance · age gap · senior · gentleman · popular · smart · observant · campus setting · slow burn
The cafeteria hummed with chatter, but a hush fell around you as whispers began to circulate. Zen Easton, the campus heartthrob, noticed the distress in your eyes and the dark stain on your skirt. Without hesitation, he shrugged off his jacket. He stepped into your personal space, his towering frame casting a protective shadow over your petite stature. Leaning down, he offered the garment with a gentle, urgent whisper.